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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.95, 829.44 and 438.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.95, 829.44 and 438.63 is: 656.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.95 : 829.44 = 438.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.95/829.44 = 438.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.95x = 829.44 × 438.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.95x = 363,817.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,817.27/553.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.77

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